With the new year approaching, Merritt Engineering wants you to be “in the know” with a breakdown of the important upcoming building inspection deadlines that you should be aware of to ensure a successful 2025. Published by NYREJ.

The Department of Buildings (DOB) recently issued an amended rule that requires all owners of parking structures in New York City that fall under Sub-cycle B (Manhattan Districts 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12; and Brooklyn) & C (All Bronx, Queens, and Staten Island) to hire a Qualified Parking Structure Inspector (QPSI) to perform a one-time initial observation of their parking structure and file an initial report by August 1st, 2024.

Fall is a critical time in New York City and New Jersey for Building Owners and Property Managers to plan ahead for upcoming maintenance related inspections, filings, and requirements. Please review the several upcoming compliance deadlines that you don’t want to miss including

The NYC Department of Buildings recently adopted a new rule requiring that all buildings, regardless of height, must have an annual inspection of their public right-of-way facing parapets. Published by NYREJ.

On Tuesday, April 18th, a parking garage collapsed in lower Manhattan, killing one person and injuring five others. While the cause is still under investigation, structural issues are believed to be to blame for the tragic collapse. Recent changes were put into effect to prevent future negligence and destruction of parking garages across New York State and New York City.

There is a new wave of codes and requirements that can be seen everywhere from NJ to FL, and beyond. Our published article in NYREJ summarizes just a few of the recent mandates that have been put into effect.

The NYC DOB has released a new rule, which will take effect on November 12, 2021, and outlines amendments in order to clarify FISP requirements.

According to the NYC Department of Buildings, Local Law compliance inspections and tests are considered projects necessary to protect thehealth and safety of occupants.

As of February 20, 2020, the newly amended rule governing exterior wall inspections and repairs has officially been put into effect. These new rules will have quite a large impact on building owners across New York City, including more stringent rules, new scaffold drop and probe requirements, and increased penalties – all of which point towards higher costs for the inspections and maintenance of buildings over six stories.

As one of the top 10 firms filing Local Law 11/98 (FISP) in New York City (out of 500 vendors total), Merritt’s team was fortunate to receive a first-hand presentation from the DOB’s Façade Unit covering everything from façade inspection requirements to our professional responsibilities as Qualified Exterior Wall Inspectors (QEWI’s).

Anita Konfederak articulates this cost-benefit analysis, among other key points from a building envelope perspective, in her recent interview with Habitat Magazine. Click on the link above to read more.

“If you need a work permit to build or alter your building, demolish your building, or make any other nonminor changes, then you will need a work permit and you will need a Safe Construction Bill of Rights,” says Doug Schultze, vice president/senior project manager at Merritt Engineering.

Listen in as our own, VP/Sr. PM, Chris Krepcio, PE, interviews a panel of esteemed industry professionals including Colliers, Silverstein, Taconic & Time Equities. Remember, investing in your building’s maintenance program will save you significant costs down the line.

Listen in as our Vice President, Anita Konfederak, discusses the challenges Healthcare Facilities face during the Design and Construction phases of a project. This distinguished panel also included industry giants such as Donna Ryan-Rose of Northwell Health and William Allan of Hunter Roberts Construction Group.

On September 12, 2016, the DOB launched its new interactive web-based portal, transforming all in-person and paper-based interactions into a complete online experience. For more information and interviews with Merritt Engineering staff members, read Habitat’s article, “The Department of Buildings Is Entering the 21st Century.”

1. On September 12, 2016, the DOB will launch its new interactive web-based portal, transforming all in-person and paper-based interactions into a complete online experience. 2. If you have any outstanding ECB violations or fines, you will be happy to learn that from September 12, 2016 through December 12, 2016, the Department of Finance will be administering an ECB Amnesty Program to forgive open/unpaid violations and fines.

Thankfully we were spared from the impact of Hurricane Joaquin. The threat of this type of storm, however, begs the question – is your building ready? To help you get started, Mario Cirigliano, Vice President of Merritt Engineering, provides three steps for protecting your buildings and occupants from dangerous storms.

If you are a Property Manager or Building Owner, you’ll want to read these 5 critical reasons for inspecting and maintaining your building envelope this fall.

The NYC DOB recently issued a memo regarding a new law establishing registration and inspection requirements for cooling towers, fluid coolers and evaporative condensers. Please click here to read full memo.

Building Owners and Managers in New York City should be aware of an important law, Local Law 37 of 2008, which requires the inspection, maintenance and repair of retaining walls. For more information on the new NYC DOB Retaining Wall Inspection Requirements, click here.

Our own Chris Krepcio, Sr. VP, is interviewed on Inside Edition discussing safety of balconies in NYC.

Over that past 29 years, Merritt has provided engineering and design services to over 70 hospital and medical facility buildings throughout NYC and Long Island. Anita Konfederak, VP of Merritt Engineering. talks about the importance and process of maintaining the facilities that take care of us.

Merritt was a proud exhibitor at FirstService Residential’s Conference & Exposition held at the Diplomat Resort and Spa in South Florida.

By Charles A. Merritt

The NYC Department of Buildings recently revised the Site Safetyrequirements for façade alteration projects on buildings 15 or more stories in height, filed on or after December 31, 2014.

By Anita Konfederak 

By Shannon Terrell-Ernest

By Charles A. Merritt

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By Douglas Schultze & Andre Parnther

By Anmar Mohammed

By Anita Konfederak

By Anita Konfederak

By Anita Konfederak

Merritt Engineering showcases their engineering work in the AIANY 2013 Subway Show. Located at 50 Central Park West, The Prasada is an iconic building known for it’s grand entrance and delicate exterior.

By Charles A. Merritt

Featuring Charles A. Merritt

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